Gifts & Donations

Your gift goes a long way.

The Glen Ridge Free Public Library welcomes gifts, grants, donations and bequests from individuals, organizations, companies, or agencies. All items donated to the Library are tax deductible to the extent that the law allows. The Library is exempt from New Jersey sales and use taxes, pursuant to Section 9 (a) (1) of the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-1, et. Seq.). An exempt organization certificate or number is not required for the Glen Ridge Free Public Library to accept donations that are tax-deductible.No goods, services or other compensation will be given in exchange for any donation.

Bequests, cash donations, securities or other contributions are gladly accepted, provided there are no conditions or restrictions with which the Library cannot comply. According to State law, stocks, bonds and other securities will be liquidated and funds will be deposited into Library accounts.

The Library welcomes corporate, foundation, or other matching gifts. Any required forms or reports will be completed as required.

Contributions in any amount to purchase items for the collection are welcomed. The Library’s Buy-a-Book program allows donors to contribute $25.00 or more toward the purchase of books or other item in honor of a person or event, or as a memorial gift. Donated books or items for the collection will bear a gift plate.

New or used books may be accepted* with the understanding that they may be used for the Library collection, sent to other libraries/agencies, put in the book sale, or discarded. The Library does not accept used books or other materials which are soiled, in poor condition or outdated. Textbooks, condensed books, magazines and obsolete media are not accepted. *Please contact us prior to bringing book donations. Due to storage constraints, we may be unable to accept donations at all times.

Other items, including but not limited to, furniture, artworks, decorations, supplies, computer equipment or software may be accepted or declined at the discretion of the Library Director, with advice from the staff and Board of Trustees. Appropriateness to the Library collection; timeliness; relation to the Library’s services; space; condition; and restrictions placed by the donor will be considered before accepting or declining a gift.

Once accepted, an item becomes the property of Glen Ridge Free Public Library and disposition will be at the discretion of the Library Director and Board of Trustees. The Library reserves the right to de-accession any gift without consulting the donor.